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following fabric yardage requirements were calculated using QuiltFab. QuiltFab is a free
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Fabric requirements are determined based on the following assumptions:

Fabric: The
following calculations are based on quilt fabric that is approximately 40" wide
after shrinkage. You may want to buy a little more just to be safe.

Sashing: The
fabric strips that are used to separate the blocks within the quilt are called
sashing. The fabric requirements are for sashing strips cut on the crosswise
grain, selvage to selvage and pieced where required. If you have directional
prints, or want to center or match repeating motifs, additional fabric will be
needed.

Borders: This
assumes a single border that is pieced and finished square, not mitered. The
fabric requirements are for border strips cut on the crosswise grain, selvage
to selvage. If you have directional prints, or want to center or match
repeating motifs, additional fabric will be needed.

Backing: This assumes backing
fabric will be cut with the lengths running top to bottom, the long way, using
multiple widths. If more than one length is needed, the last length, if narrow
enough, can be pieced by using a shorter length of fabric, cutting it in half or
thirds along the length, and joining the pieces, end to end. An extra 2 inches
all around (overhang) is typical for a hand or machine quilted quilt. For long
arm quilting, 3-6 inches overhand is required. The measurement given includes a
3 inch overhang.

Binding:
This assumes a straight grain vs. bias-cut binding, with diagonally cut ends for
joining strips, and mitered corners. A French fold binding is typically used,
meaning that the fabric is folded in half lengthwise, sewn with a generous
quarter-inch seam along the front side of the quilt, and turned over to the back
of the quilt for final hand stitching. The binding strips are cut 2 3/4" wide.
If you use a single-thickness binding, or need a narrower or wider binding, you
will need to adjust the cut width of the binding fabric.